Become a Stockist of BaseShield™ SubBase Defence
A practical sub-base barrier system designed for raised structures.
BaseShield™ is a rolled galvanised steel barrier that prevents rodent access beneath garden rooms, decking, modular buildings, and screw pile foundations. Demand is growing. Standardised solutions are rare. We're looking for the right trade and merchant partners.
Why It Sells
A problem-led product with natural demand
Customers building raised structures face this problem whether or not they know it yet. Once the issue is explained, the product decision is straightforward — there is no real alternative.
Growing market
The UK market for garden rooms, raised decking, and modular buildings has expanded significantly and continues to grow — driven by planning reform, home working, and outdoor living trends.
Clear, simple explanation
Raised structures create sub-base voids. Rodents exploit them within weeks. A mesh barrier, installed flat at build stage, closes the void permanently. Customers understand this immediately.
Multi-sector relevance
Relevant to decking contractors, garden room builders, ground screw installers, shed suppliers, modular building companies and general builders — broad selling context from one SKU.
The Opportunity
A growing market with no established solution
The UK market for garden rooms, modular buildings, raised decking, and screw pile structures has expanded significantly — and continues to grow. Every one of these structures creates an open sub-base void that attracts rodents.
Awareness of this problem is increasing. Customers are actively searching for solutions before and during construction. But the market has no standardised, purpose-built answer. Most people are still using chicken wire — which fails.
BaseShield™ SubBase Defence fills that gap. It's simple to explain, straightforward to sell, and relevant across multiple product categories you likely already serve.
Growing
demand for raised structures across UK residential
Open void
beneath every raised build without proper protection
No standard
solution currently stocked by most merchants
Easy sell
problem-led — customers who understand it, buy it
Why Stock BaseShield™
A product that earns its place in your range
Solves a real, common problem — every raised structure is a potential sale
Easy to integrate into existing product ranges alongside fixings, mesh, and groundwork materials
Suitable for multiple customer types: self-builders, contractors, and developers
Simple product format — 1m × 25m roll, easy to handle, display, and dispatch
Problem-led selling — straightforward conversation at point of build
Strong margin potential on a product with no mainstream equivalent
How It Sells
A product your customers will ask for once they understand the problem
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Problem-led
Customers building raised structures face this issue by default. Once they understand what happens without a barrier, the purchase decision is straightforward.
02
Natural upsell
It installs before the floor frame is set — a simple, logical add-on at point of sale, not an afterthought. Customers appreciate the recommendation.
03
Multi-trade relevance
Relevant to decking contractors, garden room builders, ground screw installers, and modular suppliers — multiple selling contexts from a single product.
04
Fits existing ranges
Sits naturally next to groundwork mesh, fixings, landscaping fabrics, and structural materials your customers are already buying.
Point of Sale Potential
Simple roll format
1m × 25m rolls store and display compactly — no complex racking or specialist storage required.
Clear use case
Customers building raised structures understand the problem immediately. The product sells itself once the context is set.
Signage & education
We support stockists with point of sale materials to help customers self-select at the point of purchase.
In Store
Where it sits in your range
BaseShield™ slots into ranges you already stock. It requires no specialist display, no complex staff training, and no dedicated category — it supports upsell at the point an existing sale is already happening.
Decking materials
A customer buying composite or timber decking boards is already the right customer. The question "how do I stop animals getting under it?" comes next — this is the answer.
Ground screws & fixings
Every ground screw sale creates an open sub-base void. BaseShield is a logical, practical companion product that closes it at the same stage.
Garden room supplies
Builders supplying or specifying garden rooms on screw piles or pads can recommend BaseShield as a standard component — not an add-on, but part of the floor build.
Landscaping mesh & fabrics
Sits naturally next to weed control membranes, geotextiles, and landscape mesh. Customers browsing these products are the right audience.
Groundwork products
Sub-base protection belongs in the groundwork category. Customers sourcing aggregate, base course, or drainage products are at the right build stage.
Pest prevention
Some merchants carry pest deterrent products. BaseShield is a permanent structural solution — a stronger conversation than sprays or traps.
No complex racking or storage needed
1m × 25m rolls store flat or upright — practical size for yard, trade counter, or van stock.
Typical Customers
Who buys BaseShield™ — and why
DIY Self-Builders
Building a garden room or raised decking at home. Searching for a solution before the build is complete.
Decking Contractors
Installing raised composite or timber decking. Frequently asked by clients how to prevent rodent access.
Modular Installers
Installing prefab buildings, garden offices, and modular structures on screw piles or adjustable feet.
General Builders
Working on raised extensions, outbuildings, or any substructure with an open ground void.
Product
BaseShield™ SubBase Defence
A rolled sub-base barrier system manufactured from hot-dip galvanised welded wire mesh. Designed to be installed flat beneath raised structures before the floor frame is set. Permanent. Maintenance-free. No specialist tools required.
Roll size
1m × 25m
Coverage
25m² per roll
Construction
Welded wire mesh
Finish
Hot-dip galvanised
Mesh opening
7.66mm
Wire diameter
0.80mm
Who This Suits
Built for trade businesses that serve raised-structure markets
Builders Merchants
Natural complement to groundwork, fixings, and landscaping ranges.
Garden Room Suppliers
Spec it in at the point of sale — protects your product and the customer's investment.
Ground Screw Installers
Every screw pile installation leaves an open sub-base void. BaseShield closes it.
Decking Suppliers
Upsell at the point of purchase — customers who understand the problem convert immediately.
Modular Building Companies
Specify at the design stage as a standard component of every modular floor build.
Merchant Overview
Everything you need to know at a glance
What it is
A rolled galvanised steel mesh barrier that prevents rodent access beneath raised structures. 1m × 25m per roll, 25m² coverage.
Who it's for
Anyone constructing a garden room, decking, shed, modular building, or screw pile foundation — and the contractors who build them.
Why it sells
Customers building raised structures face this problem by default. Once they understand it, the decision is straightforward.
Key benefits
Permanent protection. No maintenance. Installs in under 30 minutes. No specialist tools. Lasts the lifetime of the structure.
Related resources: Full problem guide · Installation guide · FAQ · Product page
Customer Conversion
Why Customers Can Justify the Spend
BaseShield™ is a product with a clear problem-solution story. It’s not an abstract accessory — it solves a visible, understandable issue that customers face by default when constructing a raised structure. That makes it easier for counter staff and sales teams to explain, and easier for customers to commit to.
Visible problem, clear answer
Every raised structure creates an open sub-base void. Once a customer understands what happens without a barrier, the purchase decision is straightforward. No abstract pitch required.
Easy to explain at the counter
The format (rolled mesh, lays flat, cuts with snips) is practical and tangible. Staff don't need specialist knowledge to explain it confidently.
Relevant at planning and build stage
Customers who are actively building or specifying a raised structure already have a clear need. The timing of the sale aligns with a decision they’re already making.
Multiple customer types
DIY self-builders, decking contractors, garden room fitters, ground screw installers — the same product sells across a wide range of buyer profiles without different stock.
Permanent solution, one purchase
No maintenance, no repeat purchases required by the end user. That makes it easier to justify as a one-time structural cost, not an ongoing expense.
Trusted product specification
Hot-dip galvanised welded mesh with a 7.66mm opening. Specific, verifiable claims that support the purchase conversation at trade counter level.
Value
What Buyers Are Really Paying For
BaseShield™ SubBase Defence is a purpose-built structural protection component, not a generic mesh product. The price reflects the specification, the format, and the intended application.
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25m² coverage per roll
Each 1m × 25m roll covers a full 25m² footprint — enough for most standard garden rooms in a single roll, with clear scaling for larger projects.
02
Practical roll format
Rolls out flat, overlaps easily, and cuts with standard tin snips. No templating, no specialist tools, no rigid panel handling on site.
03
Designed for easier, faster installation
Two people can deploy a full footprint in under 30 minutes. The format is purpose-designed for the build stage — not adapted from a general product.
04
Purpose-led application
Designed specifically for raised structures. Not generic mesh repurposed for another use — a product built for this application from the ground up.
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Built-in protection before problems arise
Installed before the floor frame is set, as part of the foundation sequence. Avoids the cost and disruption of addressing rodent access after the structure is already in place.
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Support
What we provide to stockists
We work closely with stockists to make sure the product is easy to sell and your team is confident explaining it.
Product Guidance
We provide clear technical explanations to help you and your team answer customer questions confidently.
Installation Explanation
Simple, jargon-free install guidance you can share directly with trade and retail customers.
Sales Support
We can help you position the product within your range and support your team with sales conversations.
Marketing Support
In-store point of sale materials and digital assets are available to stockists — with more in development.
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Further Reading
Understand the product and market before we speak
BaseShield™ is part of the Forti Nova group — specialists in engineered protection products for the UK construction industry.
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